Green Tea
Make green tea your drink of choice to quench that thirst,
satisfy your minimum daily fluid intake while at the same time burning those
calories. Green tea contains the anti-oxidant EGCG, which works to burn
calories throughout the whole day.
Also keep in mind the added benefit of green tea replacing
those drinks laden with sugars and the host of other health benefits such as
the anti-cancer and cholesterol maintenance properties.
Whole grain
bread
The fibre content of whole grain bread is high along with the
nutritional benefits of the seeds within. Wholegrain toast makes for a
satisfying and low GI breakfast and wholegrain bread is excellent for
sandwiches or as the side carbohydrate for a meal like soup.
Important to note is that brown bread does not mean wholegrain.
Some brown bread can contain coloring to achieve its brown appearance.
Salmon
It is packed with good fats which are conducive to weight
loss. It is super easy to prepare and a cost effective, satisfying meal with a
plate of vegetables and brown rice for example. A steak of salmon can be
covered in a bowl and cooked in the microwave for 2-3 minutes. Try the
condiment Chermoula if you can get your hands on it. Delicious!
Garlic and
Onions
Yes, we know, garlic and onions are two foods not one. We will
bunch them together because of their ease of use and common combination and
addition to foods.
Minerals and oils inside garlic and onions help to break
down fat and increase the metabolism.
Broccoli
If you can appreciate the green flavor of broccoli you have
yourself a low calorie, zero fat vegetable that can accompany any meal.
Broccoli boasts a great deal of fibre and a host of other health benefits in
your daily diet. It is a great accompaniment in almost any meal and filling.
Berries
Berries are high in nutrients including antioxidants. When
you buy them frozen their freshness is locked in and they can be kept for some
time and used in a variety of ways. In summer thaw a few berries in your mouth.
Just like ice cubes, only tastier. Add them to your oatmeal, cereal, low fat
ice cream or yoghurt.
Lean Chicken
Versatile, tasty, filling and high in protein. Chicken can
be used in a variety of dishes for lunch and dinner.
Yoghurt
It is high in protein, great as a part of breakfast, dessert
and a tasty snack. Low fat yoghurt is a great way to get your daily dose of
dairy and can be transformed into a delicious meal with the addition of fruits
or cereal.
Brown Rice
Once you go brown you’ll never want to go back to white. It
has substance and is covered in fibre. The nutty taste and texture of brown
rice goes beautifully with your meats (such as lean chicken) and vegetables and
is very filling.
Be sure to drink plenty of water when you have something as
fibre rich in your diet as brown rice.
Oranges
Not just rich in Fibre, the high vitamin C content of
oranges is conducive to fat burning. Vitamin C promotes the production of
Carnitine in the body which oxidizes fatty acids (breaks them down/burns fat).
Preferably eat your oranges, fresh rather than in supplement
form or juice. The fruit is highest in fiber and a filling and sweet,
satisfying end to meals.
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